As an FRIB INSIGHT traineeship student, you participate in a series of programs that prepare you for and immerse you in nuclear science related research. Students in the program who participate in research experiences are compensated. For example, the stipend for the in-person summer research program at FRIB has been $5,000 plus travel and lodging support. 

​There is an annual call for applications from minority undergraduate students located at a U.S. institution. However, students are welcome to contact insight@frib.msu.edu at any time to inquire about opportunities. You are also encouraged to talk with your local faculty mentor about INSIGHT opportunities 
Below we describe the programs that form the FRIB INSIGHT traineeship experience at MSU. Some of the programs, such as the conference experience, are open to INSIGHT students across all traineeship sites. For programs at other traineeship sites, see List of Institutions.

Conference experience

An annual conference for marginalized undergraduate students in nuclear physics open to all students and site leaders for DOE-SC NP funded traineeship-programs. The program includes research discussions as well as professional, personal, and social development opportunities.

Summer research immersion

A two-week residential program on the campus of Michigan State University. Provides basic skills needed for scientific research. Includes a week-long Python course, a week-long laboratory skills course, and meetings with research advisors to discuss research in nuclear physics. Open to all FRIB traineeship participants. 

FRIB research experience

Remote academic year and summer in-person research opportunities. Students are matched with a research mentor at FRIB and supported for a research project.  During the academic year (fall and spring), research is carried out remotely. Remote participation in MSU classes is also an option. Students are supported, for example, through stipends during the summer. Open to all FRIB traineeship participants.

More information about the science spanned by the research projects can be found on the home pages of current MSU mentors (see buttons below). Projects in other scientific areas may also be available. 

Academic Coaching program

The INSIGHT Academic Coaching program includes monthly meetings of INSIGHT traineeship participants with a graduate student coach and optional 90-minute tutoring sessions. These meetings are either remote, or, if students are on campus, in person. The student and their coach work together to determine academic and professional goals. The INSIGHT coach provides support on achieving those goals and helps serve as an accountability partner. Open to all FRIB traineeship participants.

PING Mentorship program

Undergraduate students have the opportunity to serve as mentors of  high-school students participating in the Physicists Inspiring the Next Generation: Exploring the Nuclear Matter (PING) program at FRIB. In addition to helping run the program and mentor participants, students will also have the opportunity to interact and conduct research with FRIB scientists. For PING mentoring opportunity, please contact ping@frib.msu.edu.
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Contact: INSIGHT, Facility for Rare Isotope Beams,  640 S. Shaw Lane, East Lansing MI 48824, USA
e-mail: insight@frib.msu.edu
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INSIGHT is a support center for Research Traineeships to Broaden and Diversify Nuclear Physics created by the Office of Nuclear Physics in the U.S. Department of Energy Office of Science. INSIGHT is supported by the Office of Nuclear Physics in the U.S. Department of Energy Office of Science.